There is a tree that grows inside of me. Yes, a tree. And a bird is in the tree. When the bird sings, people think of me . . . February 22, 1925 – November 29, 2011 Betty Elizabeth Myers, 86, from La Crescenta died of cancer at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Betty […]
Long-time resident in the Crescenta Valley, Philip Laing passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3. Phil was a JPL engineer from 1967 to 1984. After that, he worked as an engineer at the Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, Calif. Phil was born in Olympia, Wash. in 1943. He is survived by his wife Barbara Laing and […]
Margaret Crippen Wurtz passed away peacefully at home with her pets on her lap surrounded by loved ones. She was 98 years old. She is survived by her son Bill and his family, wife Cindy, grandchildren Kristina and Patrick, and their mother Theresa Wurtz, and by her son Brian and his family, wife Kim, and […]
June 13, 1919 – Nov. 6, 2011 Marie McFadden, born June 13, 1919, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 6. Marie was born in Knowlton, Wis., the daughter of Frank and Celia Root. She touched the lives of many with her abundant life as […]
Sept. 30, 1920 – Nov. 4, 2011 Long time La Crescenta resident Marjorie Eleanor Sowles passed away on Nov. 4 in Reno, Nev. She was born on Sept. 30, 1920 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. She was preceded in death by her husband Darwin Sowles and her granddaughter Lindsey Sowles. She is survived by her […]
Nov. 7, 2011 Reynaldo Dalisay Oliveros, age 70, passed away at his home in Sunland on Nov. 7. He was born in Manila, Philippines. A mechanical engineer for over 10 years, he is survived by his wife Carmelita and six children: Marie Sare, Marilou Tojino, Marivic Pastor, Marvin Oliveras, Marquis Oliveras and Rica Oliveras; 11 […]
Oct. 19, 2011 Jack M. Cuthbert, age 80, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19 surrounded by family. He was a long time resident of La Crescenta and a member of the VFW. He was a veteran who proudly served in the army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Sharon, his daughters […]
Oct. 30, 1934 – Oct. 11, 2011 The Glendale Unified School District superintendent’s office is saddened to announce the passing of longtime Glendale teacher and principal Lois Neil-Sambar who died Tuesday, Oct. 11 following a long battle with cancer. A long-time resident of La Cañada, she was 76 years old. Dr. Neil-Sambar was born in […]
1928 – 2011 Prominent Pasadena/Glendale architect Tom Lindsey was born in Denver, Colo. on July 17, 1928, the first child of Jesse Lindsey and Geneva Pounds. When he was just a toddler the family moved to Pasadena, Calif. The family grew over the next few years with the addition of Larry and Joanne. Tom went […]
April 27, 1925 – Sept. 30, 2011 Joseph Walter Stockemer, 86, of La Crescenta passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Sept. 30. Joe was born to Joseph J. and Rose C. Stockemer on April 27, 1925 at their home in Hollywood, Calif. As a child, he was blessed with an incredible voice, […]